In a commanding display, Ipswich Exiles Wanderers U15s secured a resounding 6-0 victory against Walsham Le Willows U15 Wizard in a league encounter held at Walsham-Le-Willows Sports Club on 14 December 2024. The match kicked off at 11:30 am, and the Exiles showcased their attacking prowess throughout the 80 minutes of play, leaving their opponents struggling to keep pace.
The Exiles lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, which allowed them to dominate both the midfield and the flanks. Zack Baker took his position in goal, while a back four comprised Tye Phair and Hayden Tyler as the right and left defenders, respectively, with Reece Turner and Robson Sheldrake forming the central defensive partnership. In midfield, Jack Bewsher and Joel Burgess operated as central midfielders, providing both defensive cover and attacking support. Daniel Chapman played on the right as an attacking midfielder, with Jake Youngs on the left, while Lorenzo Palladino occupied the central attacking midfield role, supporting striker Jacob Mcinntosh.
The substitutes for the match included Will Gower, Lucas Wood, Leighton Walker, Riley Bevan, and Charlie Peck, who would later play crucial roles in the game.
The scoring opened in the 13th minute when Jacob Mcinntosh found the back of the net, assisted by Jake Youngs. This early goal set the tone for the Exiles, who continued to press forward. Just minutes later, in the 26th minute, Mcinntosh struck again, once more with Youngs providing the assist, doubling the lead and leaving Walsham Le Willows reeling.
Ipswich made their first substitution in the 22nd minute, bringing on Will Gower for Daniel Chapman as part of a tactical adjustment. The Exiles maintained their momentum, and in the 30th minute, Lucas Wood replaced Joel Burgess, further freshening up the midfield.
As the first half progressed, Jake Youngs was substituted off for Leighton Walker in the 36th minute, and shortly after, in the 40th minute, Jacob Mcinntosh was replaced by Riley Bevan. The half concluded with the Exiles firmly in control, leading 2-0.
The second half commenced with renewed energy from Ipswich, and just a minute in, Mcinntosh scored his third goal of the match, assisted by Leighton Walker, extending the lead to 3-0. The Exiles continued to dominate, and in the 55th minute, Leighton Walker scored his first goal of the match, with Jack Bewsher providing the assist, making it 4-0.
Walker was not done yet; in the 58th minute, he netted his second goal, this time assisted by Will Gower, pushing the scoreline to an emphatic 5-0. The Exiles made another tactical change in the 59th minute, bringing Joel Burgess back on for Gower.
In the 70th minute, Walker completed his hat-trick, scoring his third goal of the match with an assist from Daniel Chapman, further solidifying the Exiles' dominance at 6-0. Ipswich made their final substitutions in the 72nd minute, with Jake Youngs returning to the pitch in place of Hayden Tyler and Jacob Mcinntosh coming back on for Leighton Walker.
The match concluded with Ipswich Exiles Wanderers U15s celebrating a comprehensive victory, showcasing their attacking flair and solid teamwork. Jack Bewsher's performance was particularly noteworthy, earning him the Player of the Match accolade for his influential role in midfield.
